Orihime's resolve to stay a pacifist even when Rukia was trying to take her out was the best thing here. I know people hate the filler arcs in this show, but this moment actually made me respect Orihime a lot more as a character. Watching her use the Santen Kesshun to embrace Rukia instead of attacking was really moving and actually made the wait worth it. It felt like her most determined moment so far.